HAMPTON, Dorothy Lou, age 100, of Tipp City passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at SpringMeade Health Center. A woman of strong faith, Dorothy lived a long, vibrant life. She particularly loved children and spent her later years babysitting for work and looking after her grandchildren. Dorothy had a century of adventures including traveling by covered wagon, surviving the Great Depression, working to produce fire extinguishers during World War II, and supporting her husband in running his own business. Dorothy loved music, singing, and was known for her yodeling and harmonica playing. She was preceded in death by her husband and lifelong love Mitchel Hampton, whom she wed in 1943, and many siblings and family members. Dorothy is survived by her children, Raudney, Sharon, and Jane Hampton; grandchildren Marla, April, Lea, Dareck, Amanda, and Veronica; 8 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members who loved her dearly.

Funeral services 11 AM Friday, January 17, 2025 at Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike. Interment Bethel Cemetery West. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 10 AM until service time.